Our Instructors
Bryan Fletcher: Director of Training
MSP Licensed Firearms Instructor
MPD Firearms Instructor (DC)
NRA Certified Instructor
Born and raised in Western Maryland, Bryan grew up around firearms in the home where they were tools for both protection and hunting. A recent empty-nester, he is proud to have raised two successful boys alongside his wife of 30+ years. With a passion for all things guns and speed, Bryan spends his downtime enjoying motorsports and working on various projects. A frontline supervisory role at a Fortune 100 company for many years helped prepare him for his current role as Director of Training. He is proud to have assembled a great team in the Training Department.
Teaching Philosophy: Train and practice constantly. When we stop training, complacency sets in, and we become a danger to ourselves and everyone around us.
Favorite Quote: "We train like we do so that on our worst days we still destroy them on their best" -- Tim Kennedy
Favorite Gun: The one in my hand
Joshua Poindexter: Firearms and Tactics Instructor
MSP Certified Firearms Instructor
Josh is a first-generation military veteran serving in the Army as a Military Police in Afghanistan, Egypt, and Romania. Transitioning to the National Guard to assist with disasters here in Maryland, Josh worked in Law Enforcement in both stateside military installations and US territories. Coming from Washington D.C., Josh is a charismatic instructor with a sometimes unorthodox view on firearms. He is very passionate about teaching people and putting them in the best position to reach their accomplishments. Josh is a tinkerer, quick to disassemble a computer or a firearm to see how they tick. A bit of dry humor helps draw people to him. Always wanting to learn, he is as quick to sit in a class as he is to stand in front of it. Very big on family and his dog, Josh will always have a smile and an energy drink.
Certifications:
Glock Hater Society Chairman
Favorite Gun:
CZP10C
Favorite Class:
First Time Shooter Class
States Laws and Concealed Carry
Favorite Food:
Caffeine
Stephanie Waring: Firearms Instructor
MSP Certified Firearms Instructor
Stephanie is a New York native who now calls Baltimore her home. She moved here in 2015 and has not looked back. She has spent the last 20 years of her career as a health care worker. Starting as an Anesthesia Tech Supervisor she helped Doctors put patients to sleep and took part in teaching new Anesthesia techs what the job entails. Now she works in the administrative sector at Johns Hopkins. She uses this passion for teaching to help her teach firearms to all. While growing up with her family In NY it wasn’t until she moved here that she got into firearms. She loves to empower others and teaches them the ins and outs of firearms, no matter if they have been shooting for 20 years or if this is their first time holding a gun. Her outgoing personality makes her classes fun, whether it’s the MD HQL class or private lessons. She also uses the She-Shooters.com platform to engage with other women who want to get into firearms. Stephanie has 3 dogs that are her world.
Certifications:
Certified Anesthesia Tech
Favorite Gun:
Canik (All of them. every single one)
Favorite Class:
NEXT Step Pistol (New Shooter Extended Training)
Favorite Food:
Coffee ☺
Patrick Goldsborough: Firearms Instructor
MSP Certified Firearms Instructor
Patrick was born and raised on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. He has been around guns his entire life. Patrick served five years in the Marine Corps. For three years of his service, he was a firearms instructor teaching a variety of weapon systems to all levels of experience and ranks. Patrick has been passionate about teaching practical firearms techniques and safety before, during, and after his service. He understands that everyone has unique skills and capabilities, allowing him to be flexible with teaching styles and not strictly follow a singular doctrine or shooting philosophy.